We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
We'll publish this weekly so you know how to plan all your used-good treasure hunting each weekend. Post your yard sales for free!
Customersβ conservation contributes to reduced need of aging plant.
Travelers using Oakland Airport can get picked up and dropped off by Uber.
The ground shook at 6:49 a.m. Did you feel the earthquake, Union City?
Deputy drowns during rescue attempt; students injured in school bus crash; SUV lands on sidewalk near BART; $10 back to school haircuts
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Donate blood through the Red Cross in final weeks of summer
The measure is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2016.
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
How do you like the "after" image?
Because of the new moon this week, the 'shooting stars' will be more spectacular, an astronomy expert said.
Taylor Swift fan needs new lungs; lightning strikes; Coast Guard Cutter's huge coke bust; kidnapper released; cheese recall
City officials hope the city can lead by example and inspire residents to make their yards into a more drought-tolerant landscape.
Don't be fooled by people calling to have you arrested immediately because you owe taxes; it does not work that way.
Year-round social services will continue to operate at the temporary site.
The only tutorial you will ever need.
The two Magellenic penguin chicks were born in May. Zoo visit could be fun summer outing with the kids.
Slain officer laid to rest; mystery of giant missing statue; 'corpse flower' blooms; fires; new charges for Pier 14 homicide suspect.
We love this quick and easy watermelon hack.
The average household income for the top 5 percent earners are 31.5 times greater than that of the bottom 20 percent in the Bay Area.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated and keep physically demanding activities to the early morning hours. Check the full forecast here.
It will be hot. Smog levels will be high.
Submissions must be postmarked by September 8.
Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water and avoid too much sun exposure. Which day will be the worst?
Police officer fatally shot during traffic stop; quakes; fires; man fatally struck by locomotive; would-be car thieves thwarted; worst roads
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.
No one can predict when or where it will happen. Video of Napa's 6.1 quake from 2014 reminds all of us to make preparations now.
We are not alone?
When, where and how to view what could be the brightest show of the year.
Another transit option to get to SF from East Bay Aug. 1-2 and Sept. 5-7 will be the ferry, which is adding additional service.
AC Transit wants your two cents. You have until the end of the month to comment on the service expansion plan.